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10th-century Rhyton from Chernihiv Black Barrow: Local and Indo-Iranian ornamentation motifs

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“The famous silver mounting of a bull's horn from Chernaya Mogila is a magnificent example of flat embossing. A unique example of 10th-century...

Kyiv Elite Warrior on 12th-century Fresco from St. Cyril’s Church: Possibly...

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According to Wikipedia, St. Cyril’s Church was founded in 1140 by Vsevolod Olgovich, the Kniaz' (prince) of Chernigiv, in the Dorohozhychi neighbourhood of Kyiv...

5th-Century Gold Fibulae Found in Austria in 1910: Made in Taurica/...

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In January 1910, an ancient burial with gold jewellery was accidentally uncovered near the village of Untersiebenbrunn, to the north-east of Vienna, Austria. Unfortunately,...

Kyiv Radial Fibulae: Made by Rus people, not Goths

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Fibulae is a brooch or pin for fastening garments, typically at the right shoulder. The fibula developed in a variety of shapes... Unlike most...

Kyiv’s Historic Lands as of 1185: Donets River in the Tale...

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“According to the annals of Kyiv Rus, four territorial princes with throne towns on the rivers Desna and Seim, east of Chernigiv, set out...

Chainmail Armor of Kyiv Rus: Ahead of Western Europe and Vikings...

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Academician Borys Rybakov (1908-2001) was a prominent Soviet archaeologist and historian who represented the Soviet Academy of Sciences at the Columbia University Bicentennial in...

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How Peter I of Russia capitulated to Turks: Pruth Campaign

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After the Poltava defeat, the wounded Charles XII of Sweden and Hetman Mazepa of Ukraine stayed in Moldova which was under the protection of...

Ivan Piddubny, Ukrainian World-Famous Wrestler Whose Legacy Russia Tried to Appropriate

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Two years ago, in 2021, Google devoted a Doodle to the 150th anniversary of the world-famous wrestler Ivan Piddubny. The text of it is:...

Igor Sikorsky’s First Trial Helicopter Assembled in Kyiv in 1909

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"As time went on, I became well acquainted with the various aeronautical engines, having spent much time in a few factories, and finally made...

Overlooked gems in Ukraine’s capital city – The Seattle Times

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"KIEV, Ukraine — Through years of political upheaval and economic turmoil, Ukraine’s capital city, Kiev, has remained a vibrant, engaging place to visit. For...

‘Monkey and Cranes’ Gold Relief Overlay from Lytoi Scythian Kurgan in...

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The two birds on the plaque were identified as cranes by Gerhard Friedrich Müller (although others see in them herons which is hard to...

Ukrainian Borscht inscribed on the UNESCO List on Intangible Cultural Heritage

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"Ukrainian borscht - national version of borscht consumed in several countries of the region - is an integral part of Ukrainian family and community...

Stalin re-established the Russian Orthodox Church in September 1943. Why?

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After the Bolshevik Coup of 1917, the Russian Orthodox church was forbidden and many cathedrals were ruined. But for some reason, almost a quarter...

Muscovy-Russia paid tribute to Crimean Khans until the Treaty of Constantinople...

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The Treaty of Constantinople was concluded on 13 July 1700. The Tsardom of Russia and the Ottoman Empire agreed on a truce set to expire...

Soviet Russia Portrayed Jews as apprentices of Nazis in the Israeli-Palestinian...

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In the title image, the Jewish Bear holds a rolled document in his paw saying 'Camp David" which is a reference to the Camp...

Banksy’s “Trolley hunters” appears prophetic after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Created in 2006, the painting was auctioned at Sotheby's in 2021 for $6 698 400.

Napoleon’s View of His Russian Campaign: only extreme and premature winter...

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Discourse at the Opening of the Legislative Body. Palais des Tuileries, Feb. 14, 1813. "I entered Russia. The French armies were constantly victorious on the...

Turret of Russian tank: ‘I can fly, my friend!”

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This Russian tank was blown up by Ukrainian defenders on May 6th near Novoazovsk in Donetsk region. Novoazovsk has been occupied by Russia since...